Learn professional business management practices for careers in hotels, cruise ships, convention centres, and dining establishments.
What you will learn
- Effective communication and leadership skills for the hospitality sector
- Financial decision-making in the context of a hospitality enterprise
- Ethical practices and legal frameworks within the hospitality industry
- Hands-on food and beverage service
- Front-of-house and back-of-house hotel and restaurant operations
- Human relations management in a hospitality setting
- Marketing and communications strategies
- Hospitality industry trends and sustainability practices
- Customer service principles
What to expect
- Lectures, seminars, and group discussions
- Role plays in culinary, hotel, and restaurant settings
- Simulations and computer labs
- Course projects
- Reports and term papers
- Independent research
- 500 hours industry work experience
Admission requirements
Program-specific
- Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
- English 12 or Communications 12 with a C-, or Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band lower than 5.5) or TOEFL iBT 80, or equivalent
- Math 11 Foundations with C+ or higher, or VCC MATH 0861 Math 11 Part 1 and MATH 0871 Math 11 Part 2 with C+ or higher, or a VCC Math Assessment with Basic Math => 80% and Basic Algebra => 60% or Pre-calculus 11 with C or higher
High School graduates who have successfully completed the Career Preparation Program in Hospitality and Tourism should indicate this to the Department Head.
General
- This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. See program options for international students at VCC International.
- Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free in academic upgrading, university transfer or English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses.
Recommended Characteristics
The hospitality industry is primarily a people business. The Hospitality Management Diploma Program has been designed to strengthen and encourage interpersonal skills and a team approach to course work. Students work with fellow students, industry representatives, members of the college community and the public. Students must have the desire to work effectively as a team player and to deal with the public.
Besides a strong "people focus", familiarity with computers, basic keyboarding skills and fluency in a second language are further assets that will strengthen a students' ability to succeed in this program.
Courses
*Program general hours
Classes are generally held Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
| Term One | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| HOSP 1310 | Introduction to Tourism | 3 |
| HOSP 1410 | Principles of Service Manageme | 3 |
| HOSP 1610 | Business Communications | 3 |
| HOSP 1620 | Hospitality Computer Applicati | 3 |
| HOSP 1810 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term Two | ||
| HOSP 1360 | Food and Beverage Operations | 3 |
| HOSP 1370 | Accommodation/Lodging Industry | 3 |
| HOSP 1660 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| HOSP 1860 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| HOSP 1960 | Introduction to Economics | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term Three | ||
| HOSP 2310 | Food Production Principles | 3 |
| HOSP 2410 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| HOSP 2620 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| HOSP 2810 | Management Accounting | 3 |
| HOSP 2820 | Cost Controls | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term Four | ||
| HOSP 2360 | Restaurant Operations | 3 |
| HOSP 2370 | Management Principles | 3 |
| HOSP 2380 | Industry Work Experience | 0 |
| HOSP 2460 | Hospitality Law | 3 |
| HOSP 2470 | Organizational Behaviour | 3 |
| HOSP 2660 | Hospitality Sales Management | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
Fees and other costs
*Ask us about the Tourism Industry Partners Society Entrance Award. Contact VCC Financial Aid for more info.
| Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | 35 | |
| Tuition | 9258 |
Tuition Breakdown
4629 - Year 1
4629 - Year 2
0 - Year 3
0 - Year 4
|
| Student union | 213 | |
| College initiative | 164 | |
| Materials | 0 | not including textbooks |
| Campus resource | 186 | |
| Laundry | 0 | |
| Tools (deposit) | 0 | |
| Coverall (deposit) | 0 | |
| Uniform (deposit) | 0 | |
| Medical & Dental | 550 | |
| U-PASS | 651 | |
| Graduation | 40 | |
| Program-specific extra fees | 0 | |
| Total |
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* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a $300 non-refundable deposit.
Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.
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- Call 604.871.7000, option 2
† British Columbia Labour Market Outlook 2018: Tourism and Hospitality Industry Profile
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